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Celebrating Halloween In Other Ways
By: Carrie Classon I have always loved Halloween, and I love it now more than ever. I love to get in costume and have fun with other people in costume. People seem freer when they are dressed in different clothes. They seem to have a little more fun. I like the challenge of making or…
Read MoreNorovirus; Gut-Wrenching Details
By: John Roberts Stomach flu has been making the rounds lately. I have to start by dispelling a common misconception people have that all types of “flu” are the same. “Stomach flu” is not caused by the same viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. Flu shots, given this time of year to help prevent respiratory influenza,…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Can My Wife Claim Her Benefit Now, And Switch To A Spouse Benefit From Me Later?
Dear Rusty: Can my wife claim her benefits now (at 63, and we know about the reduction for claiming early) and then, when I retire at 66 years and 10 months of age almost 3 years from now, can she switch over to spousal benefits based on my benefit amount? She worked at a higher…
Read More3 Hamilton County Community Theatres Up For 100+ Awards
By: Betsy Reason The Encore Association awards ceremony coming up on Monday night is traditionally the social event of the year, like the Oscars or the Tonys, but for community theater, where people dress to the nines, and cheer on fellow thespians lucky enough to go home with awards for being the best in their…
Read More9 Weeks Down Many More To Look Forward To
By: Derek Arrowood It’s hard to believe the first nine weeks are behind us and we are into the second nine weeks of the 2023-24 school year. I am encouraged by the enthusiasm, progress, and focus of our students on their academic goals. It is equally rewarding to see our educators and staff helping them…
Read MoreArcadia Fall Market, CCP Comedy, Pumpkins, Alley Art, Live Music, More
By: Betsy Reason There are only 11 more days in October with many fall and Halloween activities in and around Noblesville. So here’s The Times’ list of 30 things to do this weekend and beyond: –Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times Editor Betsy Reason at [email protected]. Official…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Seasons Of Purdue Football At Ross-Ade Stadium Part 4
By: Kenny Thompson The 1950s were a decade filled with amazing highs (snapping Notre Dame’s 39-game unbeaten streak in 1950, winning a share of the 1952 Big Ten title) and lows (a pair of 2-7 seasons in 1950 and 1953). The Boilermakers transitioned from head coach Stu Holcomb to Jack Mollenkopf in 1956, beginning one…
Read MoreDeciphering Encrypted CIA Data
By: Dick Wolfsie My sister, Linda, worked for the CIA for about 15 years. She couldn’t talk much about what she did there because most of her responsibilities were top secret. Her work was a recipe for intrigue. I visited her office once and I was escorted every moment of the tour, but I did…
Read MoreIsrael Response Will Be Watched
By: Tim Timmons Don’t know about you, but it’s been a while since I’ve been to a concert. Been even longer since I was at one of those events held out in the open with acts coming and going over an extended period of time. The last time was in another state and what felt…
Read MoreLots to Do On Our Fall Break
By: Betsy Reason It’s the second week of Noblesville Schools’ fall break. And while I’ve seen tons of photos on friends’ Facebook pages of their fabulous travels, we’ve been having so much fun that we haven’t even traveled out of the area. Our break kicked off with Noblesville Main Street’s First Friday Fall Festival, watching…
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